SAF drone strike on busy Sudanese market kills dozens, says MSF
A drone strike by the Sudanese Armed Forces on Monday hit a busy market in Nyala, the capital of South Darfur region, killing at least 36 people, according to the international medical charity Doctors without Borders. "Nyala Teaching Hospital, which is supported by Doctors without Borders teams, has so far received the bodies of 36 people who were killed, 21 of whom were wearing civilian…
On Monday, a drone strike carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) in Nyala, South Darfur, resulted in the death of at least 36 people, according to Doctors Without Borders (MSF). The market, a bustling hub, was completely devastated by the strike, with 21 of the deceased identified as civilians. Nyala Teaching Hospital, supported by MSF teams, has received the bodies of the deceased and is treating over 150 wounded individuals at its emergency room.
The strike was followed by another attack on a civilian neighborhood. The conflict between the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been ongoing since April 2023, leading to the displacement of over 14 million people and widespread violence. Both sides have faced accusations of human rights abuses. In response to the violence, dozens of countries, including the United States and major European powers, called for Sudan's warring parties to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance.
They warned of a potential famine in the coming months, as highlighted by UN warnings. The international statement, released jointly by the US State Department and other signatories, urged the parties to protect humanitarian workers, allow them to operate freely, and refrain from targeting civilian infrastructure. The signatories also requested financial institutions to adjust their programs to tackle the food crisis, which they described as an "alarming deterioration in food security."
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